We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I plan to improve my house with a new roof and I also plan to buy mattress for the house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly gave me money and through this transfer, I was able to buy zinc to improve my house with a new roof and I also bought a new mattress.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a new mattress with the transfer that give directly gave me and I also bought Zinc to improve my house with a new roof.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($287 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a new goal which is to improve my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing everything well in my opinion.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer to buy zinc and planks to improve my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am Hawa Zoekai ID-1667725 from Kpah town Dowein District Bomi County, Liberia.
To be frank, since my mother born me this year is one of the year I have had long joy in me. It all because of Give Directly. I was so worried over my son graduation fees and money to do this graduation program.
With my cash transfer, I have planned to renovate my house and furnish it for my comfort.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing very good. Though I don't have anything to give them but to pray to God for all their people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my second cash transfer, I paid my son graduation fees, paid all money required to do his graduation program, bought myself a new brand LIFOCO mattress and at the same time bought materials for my house renovation work.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed positively. I used to burned coal before I pay my children school fees now I'm so grateful I can now pay without any stress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my son's graduation fees and school materials.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I live in a building that can not provide shelter for my children and I. If I receive this cash transfer I will build a new and bigger house that will accommodate my entire family. I will also use some portion of the cash transfer to establish a business. The income from the business will be used to make a larger farm that will enable me harvest More yield to sustain my family. This will provide me with the time to stay at home and rest.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My older son was arrested and jailed for a crime he did not commit but later he was freed. This brought me Joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently I am working overtime on my farm to enable me substain my family. This has created a serious health problem for me because I have to go every day on farm. I do not have the time to stay at home and rest.
